Speaking after the first stage of the Pre-legislative scrutiny at the Housing Committee, Senator Rebecca Moynihan called on the Minister to specify how the proposals of the Affordable Housing Act comply with the Equal Status Act. Under the scheme of The Affordable Housing Bill, the Government is proposing to marginalise people in receipt of the…

Frontloading of tax bills not acceptable and unfair to hardest hit workers Labour Spokesperson on Social Protection Seán Sherlock TD has said that the Government must stop moving the goalposts during the game with revelations that PUP recipients this year who return to work will have to pay tax on payments immediately. Deputy Sherlock said:…

Launching the party’s Dáil motion on a National Aggressive Suppression Strategy, Labour finance spokesperson Ged Nash called on Government to present its clear vision for economic supports and recovery post-Covid.  Deputy Nash said: “On two occasions, this Government has postponed the publication of the Natioanl Economic Plan, and we’re calling on the Government to provide…

The decision to extend medical cards for those with a terminal illness while overdue is very welcome said Labour Leader Alan Kelly, praising campaigner John Wall for his successful but long campaign. Deputy Kelly said: “I am delighted today that the vocal campaign by John Wall to secure medical cards for those with a terminal…

Speaking at the launch of a Labour Party motion to be debated in the Dáil on Wednesday calling for a National Aggressive Suppression Strategy for Covid-19, Labour Party Leader Alan Kelly called on the Government to bring forward a coherent plan adopting a ‘Zero Covid’ approach. Deputy Kelly said: “It’s very clear listening to the…

Labour Seanad Group Leader and Party Spokesperson for Children, Disability, Equality and Integration, Senator Ivana Bacik has called on the Government to introduce a catch-up scheme, as in other jurisdictions, for children in Ireland.  This scheme would provide funding to address the severe impacts upon children due to losing significant time at school and engagement…

Education programme targeted at young people needed to change online culture. With the commencement later today of his Private Members Bill, now law, to tackle online harassment and harmful communications, Labour Party Justice spokesperson Brendan Howlin paid tribute to campaigners like Jackie Fox, and said the next challenge was to change online culture. Deputy Howlin…

Labour Party Leader Alan Kelly and Finance spokesperson Ged Nash will today Tuesday 9th February at 11.30am on the Leinster House plinth, launch our motion calling for a National Aggressive Suppression Strategy on Covid-19. This will be debated in the Dáil on Wednesday morning in private members time. The motion, appended below, outlines a comprehensive…